Artists bail on D.C. bash for America’s 250th birthday after being listed on the lineup

Four musical artists listed as performers at a National Mall event in Washington, including Martina McBride and The Commodores, said they won’t be attending despite being listed on the lineup.

Five musical artists listed as performers at an upcoming event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary said they won’t be attending despite being listed on the lineup.

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Freedom 250, a public-private partnership backed by President Donald Trump, announced a list of performers Wednesday, but shortly after, Morris Day and the Time, Young MC, Martina McBride, The Commodores, and Bret Michaels announced that they would not be making appearances.

“Contrary To Rumor, Morris Day & The Time Will Not Be Performing At The ‘GREAT AMERICAN STATE FAIR,’” a graphic the artist posted on social media said.